BOOK REVIEW: DEIFICATION by Brooklynn Dean Brooklynn Dean Books, 103 Pages, Available February 17, 2021 on Amazon Review by Damascus Mincemeyer ‘Dies iræ! Dies illa; Solvet sæclum in favilla’ ‘The day of wrath, that day; will dissolve the world in ashes’ –Opening lines to Dies Irae (Day of … Deification by Brooklynn DeanRead more
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Silent Key by Laurel Hightower
A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones The ghosts of the past follow a bereaved policewoman in this outstanding genre-bending horror novel Since Laurel Hightower’s excellent debut novel Whispers in the Dark appeared back in 2018 her fiction has continued to impress with subsequent novellas Crossroads (2020) and Below (2022). … Silent Key by Laurel HightowerRead more
Pre-Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick Barb
Pre- Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick Barb Keylight Books ISBN: 9781684429486 256 pagesA Horror Book Review by Justin Allec Horror writers come in all shapes and sizes, thankfully, and their tastes are as varied as jack o’ lanterns on All Hallows Eve. There are the old standards … Pre-Approved for Haunting and Other Stories by Patrick BarbRead more
Jurassic Park: still scaring kids 30 years on By Denver Grenell
Watching Jurassic Park then and now, you can sense Spielberg’s absolute glee behind the camera. He knows he’s got the hottest ticket in town and aims to live up to it, grasping the audience in the palm of his hand early on and then going to town by wowing and … Jurassic Park: still scaring kids 30 years on By Denver GrenellRead more
Geraldine Comiskey is unRIP
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I have lived many lives, both in the physical world and through my novels. Ever since I was a small child, I have always felt that there were “doors” and “tunnels” nearby, and I only had to enter one to … Geraldine Comiskey is unRIPRead more
James Bennett on Awards, and the Queerness of Horror
Hello James, it has been a while since we last chatted, and here we are, fresh from your win for Best Short Story at the British Fantasy Awards. Are you still riding the well-deserved high? Thank you. Good to talk with Ginger Nuts of Horror again! And yes! I’ve calmed … James Bennett on Awards, and the Queerness of HorrorRead more
A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper
A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper Publisher : Titan Books (10 Oct. 2023)Language : EnglishPaperback : 288 pagesISBN-10 : 1803364203 A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod A Light Most Hateful sees Hailey Piper make her debut UK publication with Titan … A Light Most Hateful by Hailey PiperRead more
Everything Will Be All Right in the End: Apocalypse Songs by Paul Michael Anderson
Book Review: Everything Will Be All Right in the End: Apocalypse Songs, by Paul Michael Anderson By Thomas Joyce I cannot recall when I first heard the name Paul Michael Anderson, or where I first read his fiction. I do recall being asked to review his first short story collection, … Everything Will Be All Right in the End: Apocalypse Songs by Paul Michael AndersonRead more
Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt
Brainwyrms is a powerful and harrowing reading experience, but 2023 will struggle to produce a more urgent and necessary book. Rumfitt’s chilling portrayal of a Britain consumed by fascism and transphobia is as gut-wrenching and as sickening as the extreme body horror that runs through the book Brainwyrms by Alison … Brainwyrms by Alison RumfittRead more
Authors, Readers, Reviewers and Social Media
Social Media sucks, and Authors, Readers and reviewers need to work together to make the most out of the new ecosystem. Some of you might think this is going to be one of my legendary ranting posts; it’s been a long time since I have delivered one. Sadly, this is … Authors, Readers, Reviewers and Social MediaRead more
Oh No Iseult Murphy is Stuck in a Horror World
You wake up and find yourself in a horror franchise, what franchise would you prefer to wake up in and why? I wake up to find I’ve been spirit walked again, stumbled through a red door, and now I’m trapped by a demon that looks like a huge parasitic worm … Oh No Iseult Murphy is Stuck in a Horror WorldRead more
Childhood Fears PD Alleva
CHILDHOOD FEARS by PD Alleva Growing up with insomnia creates more than a few dark memories. When you’re afraid of the dark, there’s no creature or monster that can scare the shit of you more than having to lie in the darkness and pray for the sun to come up. I … Childhood Fears PD AllevaRead more
Cover Reveal: Evocation by S.T. Gibson
EVOCATION From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood, S.T. Gibson Secret societies, lust and lies. Welcome to The Summoner’s Circle, your brand-new fantasy addiction. When a family curse threatens the life of David, a medium, he will turn to the only person he’s ever trusted, his … Cover Reveal: Evocation by S.T. GibsonRead more
Sanctum by Sue Rovens
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I currently live in central Illinois with my husband, Charlie, and two cats, Monkey (the diva), and Noodle (the scared big boy who weighs 18 lbs.) When I’m not writing or editing, I spend my time running, lifting weights, watching … Sanctum by Sue RovensRead more
A Review of Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror, Edited by Jordan Peele and John Joseph Adams
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror, Edited by Jordan Peele and John Joseph Adams Reviewed by Tamika Thompson Jordan Peele is back, this time on bookshelves instead of in theaters. In Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror, the actor, writer, director, and Academy Award-winning … A Review of Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror, Edited by Jordan Peele and John Joseph AdamsRead more